Ok guys, its time. Actually well over due.....

I have a set of 5Zigen Imperio M-05, 17 x 7.0J. I think the offset is +42 off the top of my head.

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m214/teeth14/5ZiganImperioM05.jpg

I can get a set of Rockstone 225/50/17 fitted and bal for $125ea (never heard of this brand)
and they want to throw in an Alignment free.

Found an international site selling them ????

ROCKSTONE F105 225/50/R17 98W XL (http://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/car-tyres-ROCKSTONE/F105/225,50,R17,98,W,XL.html)

Or

Kumho KU36 235/45/17 $169ea + shipping

option1garage.com.au (http://www.option1garage.com.au/NewTyres.htm)



Tire Size Comparison

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/km Difference
225/50-17 112mm 328mm 657mm 2063mm 485 0.0%
235/45-17 106mm 322mm 643mm 2021mm 495 -2.1%

Any ideas guys...

Buddy, don't cheap out when it comes to tyres. Stay well clear away from rockstone, clear, nangkang, linglong, wanli, anything that sounds asian STAY CLEAR OF.

Now, Kumho's on the other hand are a fantastic tyre! However you have 2 different sizes? Buy the right size for your rim not just some that are on sale and will do.

I'd stick to the 225's but in Kumho's.

Thanks, but that model of Kumho dosen't come in a 225/50/17.

The main aim is to get some rubber under her at the moment (1mm tread depth), and new pads/upgraded braking.

Ultimately I'm looking at

Bridgestone RE001's
Dunlop SP Sport 01
or
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V103

Thanks, but that model of Kumho dosen't come in a 225/50/17.

The main aim is to get some rubber under her at the moment (1mm tread depth), and new pads/upgraded braking.

Ultimately I'm looking at

Bridgestone RE001's
Dunlop SP Sport 01
or
Yokohama ADVAN Sport V103

Pretty sure they would come in that size just maybe not what they are selling right now perhaps? not sure....ring up heaps of local tyre joints.
RE001's will set you back about $250 a tyre, but an excellent tyre at that.

From what I've been told the KU36's are pretty bad in the wet, more of a summer tyre. the SP sports would be good, otherwise check out Continental and see if they've got anything in your size and price range. ContiSportContact 2 or 3's would be good, I know they're bloody expensive in an 18, but they might fall into your price range for 17's.

Edit: ContiSportContact 2 comes in a 225/50R17...maybe check them out? They're a very good tyre.

now... I just had Bridgestone RE001s fitted, $240 per corner they are a very good set of tyres, love them for what i paid, they make them in 225/50/17 and 235/45/17 (common size), now there is about $20 difference between the 2, the 235/45/17 is a common size hence the cheaper in price @ $240

to expect to pay $240 x 4 + $50 alignment = $1010

but you won't regret that purchase, those tyres are pretty damm good, better when they get some heat into them

Go and have a serious look at sumitomos they come in 225/50/17 and after driving around on them all week in adelaide hills wet and dry (mmx) i can say they are awesome in the dry and in the wet, they cost me $242 each. Problem is 225/50/17 is not so common a size so most tyres are more expensive.

They aren't a random brand for example sumitomo made the brake calipers on the r32 gtr.

If you want to go budget i would consider nexen. Got quoted 180/tyre for those. n3000 I think. They're budget but not super crap like the brands rudder mentioned.


For example 380ftw in adelaide had kuhmo 36s on the front and triangle on the rear and was seriously going sideways round half the corners in Adelaide to show you how night and day he difference was.

EDIT: the specific tyre is the HTR ZIII (z3)

I would recommend Kumho KU31's in 225/50/17, I had them in that size on my GT Forester, and was very impressed, especially for the price. This is what I will be replacing the RE001's with 225/50/17) that came on my wifes TJ VRX when the time comes.

I would also agree that the Sumitomo's HTR ZIII's are very good, but a little bit more expensive than the KU31's. I currently have these on my Legnum in 225/45/17, and I am pretty happy with them.

At the end of the day, it comes down to your budget. If you have a budget of $150-170 a tyre you should be able to pick up the KU31's. If you have around $200-220, you should be able to pick up the Sumitomo's.
If you have less than $150, probably look at Federal 595's, but be prepared for road/tyre noise.

Its running Firenza ST08's at the moment (was), these have to be the noisiest tyres I've ever driven on.

Even with TRC (I think I'm epileptic now) it likes to fry them off the line. And thats with a soft shoe on.

From what I've been told the KU36's are pretty bad in the wet, more of a summer tyre. the SP sports would be good, otherwise check out Continental and see if they've got anything in your size and price range. ContiSportContact 2 or 3's would be good, I know they're bloody expensive in an 18, but they might fall into your price range for 17's.

Edit: ContiSportContact 2 comes in a 225/50R17...maybe check them out? They're a very good tyre.

Type40 has KU36's on his car, he loves them, thats what I've been told :D

They aren't a random brand for example sumitomo made the brake calipers on the r32 gtr

And some magnas and veradas :)

For the OP, look for run-out specials of the goodyear eagle f1 gs-d3.

For example 380ftw in adelaide had kuhmo 36s on the front and triangle on the rear and was seriously going sideways round half the corners in Adelaide to show you how night and day he difference was.


What a silly combo. Might as well have had racing slicks on the front and maccas trays on the rear!

KU36 are a super grippy tyre, but not to be provoked in the wet. KU31 are a good all rounder, and you should get them for a very decent price.
Option 1 garage usually have the best price on kumho, call them and ask though. Also check out tempe and st. george tyres in sydney. call them up as the websites arnt always up to date

What a silly combo. Might as well have had racing slicks on the front and maccas trays on the rear!

KU36 are a super grippy tyre, but not to be provoked in the wet. KU31 are a good all rounder, and you should get them for a very decent price.
Option 1 garage usually have the best price on kumho, call them and ask though. Also check out tempe and st. george tyres in sydney. call them up as the websites arnt always up to date

Totally agree, the KU31 I just had fitted to the fronts are very good in both wet and dry. Have a lot more traction up front now in the wet which is great and yo can feel these buggers grip like hell too. The 36's are aslo a very low mileage tyre, was told they are good for about 10 - 15k's

Totally agree, the KU31 I just had fitted to the fronts are very good in both wet and dry. Have a lot more traction up front now in the wet which is great and yo can feel these buggers grip like hell too. The 36's are aslo a very low mileage tyre, was told they are good for about 10 - 15k's

I had 20k's out of my set of ku36 when i sold the car, but i had rotations done every 2500 to avoid uneven wearing (which is the biggest killer to these soft tyres)., took it slow through round-a-bouts, and backed off on down hill twisties (as i could literally see the rubber flying through the air as it was torn away by the road :bowrofl: ). If you kept this level of care up with them, they would easy last 30k, but no more.
If you were to take them on a track day, you would get about 5 hours out of them lol

I forgot to mention how good the KU31 is in the wet, the wet grip really is amazing. I am quite proud that i can get tyre squeal and no under-steer on a damp road with these tyres ;)

I 've got KU31 in 225/50/17 98W . It is a good tyre but it might lack outright grip or wet traction of Precedas or GSD3 F1 which I had before. But for $760 for a set of four fitted and balanced they are excellent.

I like the idea of the Kumho's, as I've had a set of those on my Mini (1960's beast).

St.George have a set for $540 plus shipping, fitting and balancing isn't a problem as I have the facilities to do so at work.

What more do you want?

I 've got KU31 in 225/50/17 98W . It is a good tyre but it might lack outright grip or wet traction of Precedas or GSD3 F1 which I had before. But for $760 for a set of four fitted and balanced they are excellent.

Great tyres for my TJ VRX and i didnt mind paying for something that is going to last.

What more do you want?

A free set of steak knives

Great tyres for my TJ VRX and i didnt mind paying for something that is going to last.

Hey you stole my VRX